Senior Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are an esteemed legal practice located in the heart of Atlanta, providing exceptional services in family law and criminal defense. Our goal is to support individuals and families from diverse backgrounds by giving them aggressive legal representation when they need it most.

We are seeking an experienced paralegal with the capacity to effectively manage a caseload with attention to detail and deadlines. Our generous employment package includes a competitive wage, health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, paid PTO, paid parking, and a phenomenal workplace environment!

Compensation : $85,000

Responsibilities :

• Manage the case from start to finish to ensure case progress
• Draft pleadings, motions, and orders
• Draft financial support documents such as child support worksheets, DRFAs, and marital balance spreadsheets
• Research and summarize case law and statutes
• Assemble evidence for hearings and mediation
• Compile litigation and mediation notebooks
• Assist lawyers in court when necessary
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courthouse personnel
• Meet or exceed the hourly billing requirement

Qualifications :

About Company

Tessie D. Edwards & Associates P.C. is an established, rapidly growing boutique law firm that assists good people going through bad times as they transition into a better tomorrow. We represent clients with family matters in the Atlanta metro and surrounding counties. Our firm truly values work-life balance and seeks to ensure the work side of things comes with the least amount of stress!

We are centrally located in downtown Atlanta in a newly renovated office with an amazing view of the city from the 12th floor, where we focus on getting it done with compassion! We offer an exceptional work environment and a competitive salary with paid maternity and paternity leave, health, vision, disability, and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid parking.